Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Maple~icious~ And Geraniums~

When I brought 3 geraniums in last October..I knew one was iffy..2 seemed ok..well they were..
I've been over the moon at seeing them bloom indoors this March~ and April~
They brighten up the sink area so much..♥
I placed them in a basement window and kept them moderately watered..all of a sudden..the blooms happened!

It's maple syrup time here..So I have been making maple things.. unfortuantely the macarons ended up in the garbage:(
I hate when that happens.. new recipe..not meant to be..
But..
Jacques had clipped a page from Costco Connections of all places..
For a maple syrup glazed chicekn recipe..

I just happened to notice the Maple Walnut Biscottis~

By Marcy Goldman nonetheless.La Recette~Because they are that good~View it here..online from the magazine I found it in~
My notes..I frosted only one side.. I added some maple extract..the Watkins one..
Bake them until they are crisp and dry..a bit longer than she recommends

It was my first time baking biscottis in a pan..
Who knew?
You still have to bake again after unmolding and slicing..but it was a great way too I found.
She never goes wrong though~
Do make sure they are nice and dry and crisp when you take them out after the final baking time..

43 comments:

I have a weakness for maple frosting and usually choose a maple bar if I want a morning treat. Nothing says spring time like beautiful big geraniums. You have the green thumb in that department, Monique. I never can get them to winter over well. I'm sure they love sitting in front of your gorgeous kitchen window.

I'll be posting the recipe for the maple brined chicken on my blog soon, but in the meantime, very easy peasy. 1 whole 3 lb. chicken, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 bunch fresh sage, and enough water to submerge the chicken. Mix syrup, salt and 1 cup of water to dissolve. Put chicken in a large bowl and pour the mixture over it. Add enough water to cover completely. Brine for 8-24 hrs. Remove from brine and pat dry. Brush chicken with some EVOO. Roast 375 for about 40 minutes.

How wonderful to have the geraniums blooming right now. That would make it seem like summer. I have never had much luck with bringing things in for the winter except two palms we have had for years. In my ideal life I would have an orangerie!Your kitchen is beautiful. No wonder you always get such great pictures.I love the glaze on the biscotti! I am so hungry for something yummy and filled with carbs like this.

Monique those biscotti look beautiful. I love Maple Walnut anything. I am like my father in that. He does too. I will try these.You do have a beautiful kitchen my dear friend. How very filled with light and love. XXOO

Such a pretty window shot you've taken, showing your over wintered geraniums, which look full of lots more buds ready to bloom. I've only managed to keep one of mine, but it's still looking straggly and no sign of buds yet. After seeing yours looking so healthy I think I'll re-pot it and give it a good feed. It was most unusual to read that you had a disaster in your kitchen with your macarons, but your biscottis look delicious.

I am most impressed with your geraniums and how well they wintered over. They look so lovely and welcoming. I really like how much light you have in your kitchen. We chose our last house based on the light and view from the kitchen window, so so important. You've inspired me to make biscotti again as yours looks so pretty frosted. Don't you love it when husbands clip a recipe?Sam

I do love it ..it does not happen a lot..but it does:)Gives me ideas..Light is a feeling..I find..so important in my climate..views too:)Grateful.You never know how long you have to enjoy them..one day we will have to get a different type..I hope light will be there too:)

I LOVE the beautiful light in your kitchen! And your geraniums are clearly flourishing - mine are quite wimpy at this point, but blooming their pale pink. And baking biscotti in a pan? I'll definitely try these! Could you check the amount of maple syrup for me? I think it says 3/4ths a cup. Merci a bunch and have a lovely day!

your kitchen is so beautiful, and I never knew you could grow geraniums indoors, what a beautiful burst of color this time of year. Geraniums are so European to me, I love them.Real maple syrup is just the best, and the biscotti look so delicious, its been too long since I've had any. Hopefully soon now that this reminds me, I love it dunked in coffee :)

If you lived next door jenni..you would have treats coming out of your ears:)They will look terrible for a while your geraniums once you bring them in:)There is a Liquor Store here in town..with huge south facing windows..I can't tell you how big their geraniums got..and a health food store..again huge windows..huge geraniums:)

I think we must get different issues here in the U.S.! Here we get one issue each month and neither March nor April had cooking with Maple syrup. But then, that does make sense for Canada :) These sound like delicious little treats and I didn't know about the pan either.

Your geraniums look beautiful! You have the perfect kitchen counter for them with all of the sunlight coming in. Such a beautiful color too. I find myself buying more geraniums each year because the Japanese Beetles don't bother with them too much. My poor roses on the other hand :((((

You even have different products..I have not shopped at one in the US..but I know:)I am going to gete more also:)Oh those chafers..I squish them but it makes me sick and there is no controling them at all..Slugs on the dahlias..The beetles ..Yet we LOVE to garden!

Oh boy those biscotti look fabulous! Off to save the recipe! I love you kitchen window and the sink...and guess what? Your faucet is just what i am looking for...the perfect Bridge faucet! It is amazing that your geraniums over wintered in your house...you truly have an emerald green thumb!Bisous xoxoxoxo

Those geraniums are just spectacular Monique. I am definitely trying that next year, such a lovely burst of color. How fun to live in an area where maple syrup is made. I love all things maple and your biscotti look wonderful. I've found some great recipes in the Costco magazine. One more reason to love Costco, right? :)

A yummy post & I love the geraniums against the pure white background. They are tapping trees in my neighborhood, it's so delightful to see the excitement of the children, going out to check the buckets!

My excitement is seeing the snow melt:)We've had rain and it is helping.I must admit Costco shopping is my husbands thing..I go..and buy tulips sometimes a book ..and yes clothes..LOL yes I am a fashionista.Costco clothes:)Their basic balcks in all things re VG..I like small interesting little shopping places..more than warehouses..:)Have a lovely weekend everyone..

The geraniums look lovely! I was going to try and save some last fall, but then M got sick and it was the last thing on my mind. I will check the recipe. M doesn't care for them so I usually but Nonni's!

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